Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Health UND ↓ 20 episodes

In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress. While nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in...

Author

Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.

Category

Health

Podcast website

straightanursingstudent.com

Latest episode

Apr 20, 2026

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Episodes

#481: MMM - What Actually Matters Before School Starts 20.04.2026

Find out what to spend your time on ahead of starting nursing school.

ENCORE! #251: Let’s Break Down Rhabdomyolysis 18.04.2026

Break down rhabdomyolysis including the pathophysiology and the need-to-know for nursing care, utilizing the Straight A Nursing LATTE method.

#480: PodQuiz - Serotonin Syndrome PodQuiz 13.04.2026

Review your knowledge of serotonin syndrome with this quick podquiz!

#479: Serotonin Syndrome - Signs, Symptoms & Nursing Interventions 09.04.2026

Serotonin syndrome is one of those conditions that can look like a lot of things at first, but once you know the classic triad and what to look for, it becomes a lot harder to miss.

#478: MMM - The Potassium-Insulin Connection 06.04.2026

Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down the connection between potassium and insulin and how it plays out in hyperkalemia and diabetes. See you there! __

ENCORE #136: Four Truth Bombs about Mental Health Nursing 02.04.2026

Find out why students often struggle with mental health nursing, even when they're doing well in other classes.

#477: PodQuiz - The Scoop on Poop 30.03.2026

Review your knowledge of all things poop with this quick podquiz!

#476: The Real Reasons Nursing School Feels So Hard 26.03.2026

Nursing school feels hard for structural reasons. Learn why old study strategies stop working and how to study smarter, not harder.

#475: MMM - What "Widening Pulse Pressure" Means 23.03.2026

Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down what "widening pulse pressure" means, why you might see it in the clinical setting and more. See you there! Epis

ENCORE! #51: The Scoop on Poop 19.03.2026

Get the scoop on poop and bowel care for nurses. Too much poop, not enough poop, what to do about it and more.

#474: PodQuiz - Ostomies 16.03.2026

Review your knowledge of ostomies with this quick podquiz!

#473: Ostomy Tips and Tricks 12.03.2026

Learn about ostomy tips and tricks from a seasoned ostomy patient.

#472: MMM - Why Magnesium is Given in Preeclampsia 09.03.2026

Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down the why and how of magnesium use in preeclampsia. See you there! ___________________ ⁠⁠FREE CLASS⁠⁠ - If all you'

ENCORE! #46: V/Q Mismatch Explained Simply 05.03.2026

Are you confused by V/Q mismatch? Tune in for an explanation you'll actually understand and remember.

#471: MMM - Teaching/Learning Theory 02.03.2026

Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about how patients actually learn, and how small changes in how we teach can make a big difference in understanding, safe

#470: Behind the Badge - Clinical Nurse Educator 26.02.2026

Discover what clinical nurse educators really do, the skills required, certifications to consider, and whether this nursing career path is right for you.

#469: MMM - Three Reasons for a Low Calcium Level 23.02.2026

Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down hypocalcemia causes and complications. See you there! ___________________FREE CLASS - If all you've heard

ENCORE! #279: Bone Marrow Transplant Nursing Guide 19.02.2026

Review the key things nurses need to know about bone marrow transplants (BMT).

#468: PodQuiz - Groin Management 16.02.2026

Review your knowledge of groin management after femoral access with this quick podquiz!

#467: Groin Management After Femoral Access 12.02.2026

Review of groin management after femoral access, including assessments, complications, SafeGuard care, and red flags you cant miss.

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